Media converters
IFOTEC EN 50130-4 compliant Media converters: secure your fibre/copper transmissions in perturbed EMC environments
In a security system, reliability is not just about network performance: it also depends on the equipment’s capacity to withstand electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC). For installers and integrators, choosing a media converter that complies with normative requirements means reducing on-site hazards, securing operations, and future-proofing the architecture.
Why EMC resistance is critical in security systems
In residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, the environment is rarely “ideal”: power supply fluctuations, switching operations, inductive loads, electrical equipment, interference, and so on. Yet, security systems must remain fully operational at all times, particularly for:
- Fire detection systems (FAS)
- Intrusion detection
- Access control
- CCTV / video surveillance
- Alarm and event transmission
An EMC disturbance can result in link drops, transmission errors, unexpected reboots, or even system downtime that is notoriously difficult to diagnose in the field.
EN 50130-4: The benchmark EMC standard for security equipment
The EN 50130-4 standard is a product-family EMC standard that defines immunity requirements for components of alarm and security systems used in and around buildings. In practice, it aims to guarantee that equipment continues to function correctly despite common phenomena in building environments (conducted/radiated disturbances, transients, etc.). For a security project subject to strict regulatory requirements, this is an essential validation point.
IFOTEC media converters compliant with EN 50130-4
As a French manufacturer of fibre optic solutions, IFOTEC integrates these tests directly into our development process, with particular emphasis placed on validation in specialised laboratories. The following models comply with EN 50130-4:
Concrete benefits for your fibre/copper/PoE architectures (FAS, CCTV, IP video surveillance, access control, etc.)
For your mixed copper/fibre infrastructures (with or without PoE), EN 50130-4 compliance delivers directly measurable benefits:
- Enhanced EMC robustness of the network infrastructure in perturbed electrical environments
- Reduced risk of interference impacting video transmission, access controllers, or alarm reporting
- Improved continuity of service, resulting in fewer operational incidents and less corrective maintenance
- A more reliable and durable solution in the field, tailored to building constraints and project owners’ expectations
Concrete benefits for you, installers and integrators: fewer site hazards, greater peace of mind during commissioning in demanding environments
For installers and integrators, an EN 50130-4 compliant media converter also means:
- Fewer intermittent faults that are difficult to reproduce (random disconnections, stream drops, instabilities)
- Smoother commissioning, with a hardware baseline suited to the real-world EMC constraints of the sites
- A clear response to project requirements (tender specifications, security requirements, customer expectations)
- A higher level of confidence from the end customer, particularly for sensitive sites (public access buildings, industry, multi-equipment facilities)
Need to validate your fibre/copper/PoE architecture for a security project?
Do you have a project involving FAS, IP CCTV, access control, or alarm transmission, and want to validate the architecture (fibre/copper/PoE, distances, power, EMC environment)?
